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We Own the Night

Actor(s): Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, Robert Duvall, Antoni Corone
Director(s): James Gray
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Details

MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: Graphic Violence, Brief Nudity, Profanity, Sexual Situations, Drug Content
Movie Release: 2007
DVD Release: 02/12/2008
Format: DVD - Color,Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV - Closed Captioned
Audio Tracks: English, French, Spanish
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 57 mins
Studio: Sony Pictures
Members Wishing: 9
Genres: Drama, Period Film, Crime Drama
See Also: We Own the Night [UMD for PSP], We Own the Night [Blu-ray]

Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of the bloody battle waged between New York City cops and the Russian mafia in the 1980s, director James Gray's period drama tells the tale of an emerging club manager whose family ties to law enforcement make him a target for the city's most dangerous criminals. Bobby Green (Joaquin Phoenix) manages one of Gotham's hottest clubs, but being in the club scene often means turning a blind eye to blatant criminal activities. Realizing that his career -- and perhaps his life -- could come to a sudden end if anyone discovers that his father, Bert (Robert Duvall), is the deputy chief of police and his brother, Joseph (Mark Wahlberg), is a rising star on the force, Bobby struggles to keep that sensitive information from everyone except his devoted girlfriend, Amada (Eva Mendes). Russian kingpin Vadim (Alex Veadov) is a ruthless criminal who is willing to permanently silence anyone who dares cross him -- regardless of whether the person is a stranger on the street or a lifelong member of the family. When the Russian mafia declares all-out war against the NYPD, conflicted Bobby is forced to choose between his life of luxury and the family that he has worked so fervently to separate himself from. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Cast

Joaquin Phoenix - Bobby Green
Mark Wahlberg - Lt. Joseph Grusinsky
Eva Mendes - Amada Juarez
Robert Duvall - Bert Grusinsky
Antoni Corone - Michael Solo

Member Reviews

Kyle T. - KINSTON, NC wrote on 11/12/2008...

2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

WE OWN THE NIGHT is one of my favorite movies of 2007. Joaquin Phoenix gives a terrific performance to match his WALK THE LINE Oscar nomination, only he gets to be a little more creative here, playing an original character without the restrictions of playing a real person. Mark Wahlberg is continuing to show the improvement he started with in THE DEPARTED, but he doesn't get as much screen time here as you might expect. Robert Duvall is always good, so no surprise there. However, Eva Mendes gives the best performance of her career thus far. Her chemistry with Phoenix is fantastic. There is a car chase in the rain here that showcases some of the best shooting and editing of the year. WE OWN THE NIGHT is fun, fast-paced and emotional. Don't miss it.

Anne K. wrote on 6/15/2008...

2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is a great movie! Grossly under-rated. I think the movie title throws people off. It doesnt really make sense but the movie is awesome. It keep you guessing til the end. Its very well acted and fast paced. Mark Walberg has really grown as an actor and joaquin phoenix shines as the brother caught in the middle. The story is a typical drugs/police storyline but the characters are so different. I highly recommend watching this. Not to mention the great 80's soundtrack!

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